Core English

Course Description - Semester 1

This semester begins by developing an understanding of how an author uses language to convey meaning in a piece of literature. On completion of the area of study students will be able to write a text response commenting on how characters, theme, literary devices and context are created to convey meaning. Secondly, students will explore the strategies used by authors to generate engaging and thoughtful reflective pieces through studying a number of short stories. Lastly, students will begin to develop an understanding of persuasive language and how it is used to position an audience to feel, act or think in a certain way. This includes the analysis of print media, noting the arguments, techniques and tones used by authors.

Course Description - Semester 2

Semester two continues with skill development in writing (responding to a text) and the comparison of ideas, themes and values of two texts. Initially, students will commence with an in depth reading of a text where plot, character development and themes are examined. Following this, students will study a second text where the main ideas, themes and values are compared. Students then analyse multiple print and visual media, comparing the arguments, techniques and tones used by authors, culminating in the student’s development of their own argument to present.